Gulf Coast Community Bank has launched its annual Community Rewards Program. They will award $75,000 to 10 nonprofits in the greater New Orleans area. Friends of the New Orleans Public Library has a chance to be one of those lucky nonprofits, with your help….

Friends of the New Orleans Public Library’s Executive Director Dixon Stetler, recently attended the 2019 “Flapjacks with the Foundation” breakfast at the New Orleans Convention Center, held in conjunction with the The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention. Dixon was invited to the breakfast…

Dedicated Friends of the New Orleans Public Library volunteer, Nikki Leali, a student at Ursuline Academy, has been recognized this month by Prudential with the prestigious Prudential Spirit of Community Award. As as volunteer for Friends, Nikki assists at our Palmer Park Arts Market…

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 13. The Nora Navra Library at 1902 St. Bernard Avenue, is hosting Letters Read: Desegregating New Orleans Libraries. This lecture will explore the desegregation of New Orleans libraries and will feature local performers interpreting letters written by people throughout…

Promoting Literacy & Sharing our Love of Reading: With much excitement and anticipation, Friends of the New Orleans Library donated 1,500 gently used children’s books to the young patients at Children’s Hospital’s Kids First Tiger Care. Their dedicated staff of pediatric primary care providers care for…

On Tuesday, October 17, the Alvar Library security guard was struck by gunfire while on duty. We are happy to report that the security guard expected to eventually make a full recovery. The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library are accepting donations on…

Our pals at Urban South Brewery will generously donate $1 for every pint sold to Friends of the New orleans Public Library. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the NOPL Summer Reading Program. We’ll have raffle prizes, free books and our famous…

Through Little Free Libraries (LFLs), millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. New Orleans is proud to have over 200 LFLs in our city. In the spirit of giving for GiveNOLA Day,…

On May 2nd, 2017, as part of GiveNOLA Day, Friends of the New Orleans Public Library will ride around town, filling the over 200 Little Free Libraries in New Orleans with books, CDs, and DVDs! Wilcox’s Academy, we’ll see you soon!

We LOVE teachers! All teachers will receive 50% off everything at the Carriage House Book Sale! We have hundreds of textbooks, children’s books, and free giveaways! Thursday April 6 4:00 – 7:00 pm 5120 St. Charles Ave. 70115 Please bring school ID or home…

Please join us Saturday March 25 for a REALLY REALLY Old Book Sale! This sale will feature out-of-print books, signed books, first editions, antiquarian books- and books that are fond treasures from your childhood. Prices start at $1! Proceeds will go to the New…

Join us March 23rd for a beer with Friends at The Courtyard Brewery! For every pint sold, The Courtyard Brewery will generously donate $1 to Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. There will be raffle prizes! A food truck WOW! And the proceeds…

Join many of the most well-known mystery writers in the world for an elegant evening of conversation. This event is part of the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention and is a benefit reception for the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Writers scheduled to…

Support the NOPL Summer Reading Program on June 4th 4pm- 8pm at Blaze Pizza, 611 O’Keefe Ave, South Market District. Show this flyer and Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of proceeds from your meal to Friends.

Life is made up of great stories…you are part of ours. Join Friends of the Library today to show your support for New Orleans’ vibrant literary culture and the free programs that give all New Orleanians access to knowledge and communication. Learn more and…

On Saturday, December 14, Friends of the Library will host a holiday festival featuring: Local craft vendors Food & drinks Games for children Music Great books at the lowest prices in town! Bring your friends, family and kids from 10am to 2pm, Saturday December…

Celebrate science fiction in books, film and television at Silence in the Library. Our next event will feature Friends’ members favorite episodes of Doctor Who and a Q&A with guests from the show. Sign up below to receive updates on Silence in the Library….

A book club that takes you inside the book! Discuss your favorite works of literature with period settings, food and drink. It’s book club like you’ve never before experienced it! Sign up below to receive updates about On Location. [gravityform id=”14″ name=”Event Updates –…

Valentine’s Day for those who love to read. Join your fellow bibliophiles for a night of great books, drinks and company. Sign up below to receive updates about Library Lovers. [gravityform id=”15″ name=”Event Updates – Library Lovers” title=”false” description=”false”]